Lander Chamber of Commerce March 2019 Newsletter

2019

MARCH

Lander NEWSLETTER

Chamber of Commerce

INTRODUCTION

From the Executive Director

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arch is about members. That’s why you will see a slew of new member recognitions throughout this edition of the newsletter. When we talk to membership

about what they need and want, it usually falls into one of three categories: promotion of their business, building relationships with

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Susan Weideman, President Lander Vision Center

Michelle Mazur, Vice-Pres.

Elevate Rehab

Joanne Slingerland, Treasurer

other business leaders or members, and advocating for business to

Central Wyoming College

government. On all three accounts the Chamber has you covered.

Mika Baker, Past President

Speaking of interaction with business leaders, please remember to RSVP to the 2019 Lander Chamber Community Awards Luncheon taking place on Tuesday, March 12, 12-1 p.m., at the Lander Community & Convention Center. On the adjacent page you will see a listing of past award recipients. In addition to recognizing local

Central Bank and Trust

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ann Espinosa Home Source Realty Inc. Inter Mountain Builders

Dave Fehringer

business leaders, we will also have Dr. Anne Alexander from the

WH Smith & Associates, Inc.

University of Wyoming provide a brief economic outlook forecast

Suzanne Norris

for Wyoming and the Lander area. Also at our Community Awards Banquet, we have an exciting announcement about a new Chamber program that is going to address a major issue affecting our business community. You won’t want to miss it!

Finally, we are putting the final touches on our Lander LIVE lineup.

Get ready, because this is looking to be one of the biggest and most talented slate of nationally touring musicians Lander has ever seen.

Remember to save these dates, July 18, Aug. 1, Aug. 15, and Aug. 29.

Thanks to all who came out and attended the Lander Ambassadors Extravaganza! It was a great evening filled with good entertainment and lots of laughter. And, it was all for a good cause, as proceeds will being going to Water for Wildlife Foundation and the new Visitor and Chamber Business Complex.

Wyoming Life Resource Center

Jonathan Tonkowich Wyoming Catholic College

Rick Bestul NAPA Auto Parts

Eric Andrews Fagnant, Lewis, Brinda P.C.

Mark Schatza Black Hills Energy

James Whiting Whiting Law PC

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director

Carol King Associate Director

Kelsey Ball

Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce

Operations Assistant

COMMUNITY

BUSINESS AFTER Past Lander Chamber Community Awards Recipients

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ach year we recognize businesses and individuals that are doing extraodinary things for our community and economy. Below is a listing of past recipients.

ANCHOR AWARD Reed’s Moghaun Office Supply, ‘18 Lander Journal, ‘17 Clark Landscaping, ‘16 Mr D’ s Food Center, ‘15 Artery Construction, ‘14 Wild Iris Mnt. Sports, 13

BEAUTIFICATION Bhava Shala , ‘18

Hello...The House, ‘17

Trey Warren, ‘16 Lander Bake Shop, ‘15 Paul & Carrie Guschewsky, ‘14

Cowfish, ‘13

CHAMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Ariel Bernath, ‘18 Jeff Stanbury, ‘17

SPIRIT OF LANDER Western Printing, ‘18 Gambles, ‘17 Rio Rose, ‘16 Cade Masteas, ‘15 Rocky Mtn. Premix, ‘14 Lander Comm. Fndn, ‘13

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

The Mill House, ‘18

Alchemy, ‘17 Lander Valley Aviation, ‘16 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION Wind River Wireless, ‘15 Joe Kenney, ‘18 Ameritech, ‘14 Marlene Young, ‘17 County 10, ‘13 Mick Wolf, ‘16

Chuck Faulkner, ‘15

Don Reynolds, ‘14

RESERVE OR PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE:

info@landerchamber.org | (307) 332-3892

EVENTS

BUSINESS AFTER March Calendar of Events EVERY MONDAY Book Sale at the Book Nook, 4-7 pm, Lander Library Carnegie Room EVERY THURSDAY Trivia Night at Lander Bar, 7-8 pm, Coalter Loft above Gannett Grill EVERY FRIDAY No Re-Buy Friday Poker Tournament, 5-8:30 pm, Wind River Hotel & Casino EVERY SATURDAY Saturday Jam Sessions, noon-2pm, Lander Bake Shop Winter Farmers Market, 1-3pm, Lander VFW

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, 11am-1:30 pm, Lander Library Carnegie Room 2 Lander Ambassadors Extravaganza, 5-10 pm, Lander Community & Convention Center 5 Taco Tuesday/Mardi Gras/ Shrove Tuesday, 6-7:30 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church 7 Lander Community Concert “Catapult Shadow Dance,” 7-9 pm, Lander Valley High School auditorium 7 “Early Residents,” 7-8 pm, Dubois Museum

EVERY SUNDAY Swing Dancing at Lander Bar, 6-9 pm, Coalter Loft

8 Wyoming State Winter Fair Team Roping Competition, 7 pm, Lander Old Timers Rodeo Arena

THROUGH MARCH For the Love of Water, Then and Now, 9-5, Lander Pioneer Museum

9 Wyoming State Winter Fair Wiener Dog Races Competition, 10 am, Lander Old Timers Rodeo Arena

FEBRUARY EVENTS 1 First Friday: Art & Live Music, 5-9 pm, The Middle Fork

9 Wyoming State Winter Fair Mini Bull Riding Competition, 7 pm, Lander Old Timers Rodeo Arena

1 320 Studio Art Show opening reception, 6-8 pm, Lander Art Center

9 Book sale at the Book Nook, 10am-4pm, Lander Library Carnegie Room and upstairs in Bank of the West building

1-9 Big River: Adventures of Huck Finn, Riverton Central Wyoming College 2 La Fille du Regiment -

9 Rabbit Hide Painting, 2 pm, Riverton Museum

10 Wyoming State Winter Fair Horse Show, 9:30 am, Lander Old Timers Rodeo Arena 10 Wyoming State Winter Fair Poles and Barrels Competition, 2 pm, Lander Old Timers Rodeo Arena 11 Grant Writing Online Workshop, 6-7 pm, https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/521786637 12 Lander Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Luncheon, 12-1 pm, Lander Community & Convention Center 14 Carol L. Deering: Poet, 6:30 pm, Riverton Museum 16 Fremont County Orchestra Symphony Pops, 7 pm, Lander Valley High School auditorium 20 Connect Lander, 6-8 pm, Summit Lounge 21 Business After Hours, 5:30-7:30 pm, Farm Bureau Financial Services 23 4th Annual Craft Show & Expo for World Youth Day, 9am-3pm, Holy Rosary Catholic Church Boeseke Hall 30 Die Walkure Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, 10am-3pm, Lander Library Carnegie Room

BUSINESS AFTER Business After Hours

MARCH 21, 5:30-7:30PM 1630 MAIN ST, LANDER

FEB BUSINESS AFTER HOURS @ LANDER DENTAL GROUP

NEW MEMBERS

New Members Welcome

EACH MONTH WE WELCOME NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BUSINESSES BY PRESENTING THEM WITH A PLAQUE

EDWARD JONES - ALYSSA LOZIER Alyssa’s job is to partner with you on managing your finances and assist you on working toward your financial goals. The financial goals she can assist you with range from saving for education to preparing for and living in retirement.

She is here to help you plan for the unexpected, plan your estate or inheritance, manage your personal and/ or business retirement benefit plans/401k’s, and help you identify and successfully work toward all your financial needs and goals.

Alyssa earned her degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Agricultural Business from University of Wyoming. Before she

are 15 Nigerian-cross goats that produce the sweetest, richest, “least goat-y” milk of all dairy goats. Lindsey and Ben describe their trade as Alchemy + Art: “You must have happy, healthy goats to get high quality milk and cheeses”. True to their roots they create and produce was a financial advisor, good, healthy food, and Alyssa worked for the Small value quality over quantity.

Business Development All cheeses are produced by Center as a Procurement hand in small batches- you Specialist, and for Edward can buy Slow Goat Farm Jones as a Branch Office cheese at the Lander Valley Administrator.

Farmers Market, as well as through their weekly email SLOW GOAT FARM list.

Brought together by a mutual Slow Goat Farm aims to love of healthy, local food, grow and support Central Lindsey Washkoviak and Ben Wyoming’s Agro Tourism by Elzay have made the leap to offering tastings and, once grow their self-taught hobby they can become a licensed into a bustling small-batch dairy, supply markets and homestead. restaurants statewide.

Currently in residence

STEWART DESIGN CO. Stewart Design Co. is a graphic design company in Lander that is owned and operated by Kian Stewart.

SDC works with new and current brands to help solve their design needs.

Kian has a passion for logo, poster, and book design, in addition to illustration and social media. He has worked with a variety of local businesses in Lander, and is looking to work with more local businesses that need design solutions.

Kian Stewart has been living in Lander for the last five years. Originally from New Hampshire, Kian spent his first summer in Lander interning as a graphic designer at NOLS. Since then, he has been working on a variety of design projects and exploring the beautiful Wyoming landscape.

Kian’s other passions are fly fishing, rock climbing, and exploring Wyoming

with his dog Eddy. For more information, please visit www.kianstewart.com SASSY LASSIE ON 5TH Sassy Lassie on 5th is located at 255 South 5th Street in Lander. We feature a variety of antiques, gifts and wonderful handcrafted wool items.

When our dear mother passed away on Christmas day in 2017, we were left with the decision of what to

do with her home. Our dad built the house for her in the 1960s and the property has been in the family

since the ‘40s. Mother enjoyed collecting antiques and going to auctions. We feel she would be so happy with our decision to operate this little shop.

We feature antiques, gifts, special design t-shirts and sweatshirts, a classy line of purses and wallets, unique gifts for all occasions. Sister Janet spins, dyes wool, knits and looms it into hats, mittens, sweaters and rugs. We also have a children’s room filled with stuffed animals and books to match.

We love seeing and visiting with folks who come to browse, and look forward to the challenge of filling special requests.

We aim to offer a great big

Wyoming welcome to travelers visiting our beautiful town!

Bluebird Building, Christian Gauderer, 140 Custer, Lander Budget Blinds of Fremont County, Pam Peterson, 769 S. 3rd St., Lander Farm Bureau Financial Services, Jake Huhnke, Cori Slingerland, 1630 Main St., Lander

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Hammer Shredding, Walt Neil, 10888 Hwy 789, Riverton Help for Health Hospice, 1240 College View Drive, Riverton Lander church of Christ, Tim Swenson, Pastor, 1320 Sinks Canyon Road, Lander

Lander Family Medicine PC, Dr. Susan Pearson, 8195 Hwy 789, Lander Water for Wildlife Foundation, Vickie HutchinsonRenkert, 545 Main St., Lander Wyoming Windows, Cabinets & Flooring, Chris & Karlene Moore, 3011 Hwy 287, Lander

RENEWING MEMBERS

Aurea Floral Design, Teresa Tibbets, PO Box 1456, Lander

Gales Carpet One Floor and Home, Mike & Heather Becker, 220 E. Main St., Riverton

RENEWING MEMBERS

Alexander Excavation, Wade Alexander, 101 Garfield, Lander

Lander Community Foundation, PO Box 1131, Lander

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. Postage Paid LANDER, WY PERMIT NO. 78

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